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  • Frank Sinatra sitting at a piano

    You Can Still Visit Frank Sinatra's Favorite New York Pizzeria

    There's no shortage of pizza places to choose from in NYC, but only one pizzeria was Frank Sinatra's favorite. You can even still visit it today.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 9 months ago Read More
  • Chef Boyardee cans on grocery shelves

    This Canned Chef Boyardee Dinner Was A '90s Kid's Dream

    If you grew up in the '90s, you probably remember this classic cartoon-centered Chef Boyardee favorite. It was on store shelves for a shockingly short time.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 9 months ago Read More
  • a modern bottle of Orange Crush soda on an orange backdrop

    Orange Crush Used To Come With An Extra Ingredient

    A classic citrus-flavored soft drink, Orange Crush has been around for decades, but its formula has definitely changed over the years. Here's how.

    By Sonora Slater 9 months ago Read More
  • Four Roman pizzas

    This Old School Roman Pizza Style Is One Of The Hardest To Make At Home

    With a crust that's similar to focaccia, this traditional Roman pizza is a popular street food, but it can be tricky and time-consuming to prepare at home.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 9 months ago Read More
  • Scooping chocolate powder from container

    This Vintage Canned Chocolate Drink Somehow Still Exists Today, But Only In One Region

    Chocolate beverages are almost unfailingly popular in the United States, but one old-school offering left North America and can only be found elsewhere.

    By Jackson Williams 9 months ago Read More
  • Person sliding a sheet cake into oven

    Broiled Icing Is The Old School Cake Topping You Need To Try

    Looking for an easy way to top a cake without fuss? Jump back in time and try out this tasty vintage cake topping: broiled icing. You'll be glad you did!

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 9 months ago Read More
  • Weight Watchers building

    This Vintage Weight Watchers Recipe From The '70s Is Questionable, To Say The Least

    In the 1970s, Weight Watchers released an array of purportedly low-cal recipes. This unusual one sheds some light on aspects of diet culture at the time.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 9 months ago Read More
  • Packets of McDonald's French fries

    Did One Man Really Convince McDonald's To Stop Using Beef Tallow?

    McDonald's french fries used to be cooked in beef tallow, but a man adamant about heart health may have greatly influenced the chain's switch to vegetable oil.

    By Sean Pagnotti 9 months ago Read More
  • A grilled steak on a wooden platter.

    This Iconic Steakhouse Chain Has Been Cooking With Beef Tallow Since The '80s

    Beef tallow is one option restaurants use for frying food that's gaining in popularity, but this iconic steakhouse chain has been frying with it since the '80s.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 9 months ago Read More
  • Close up of the official portrait of John Adams, second president of the US

    This Classic Boozy Fall Drink Was One Of John Adams' Favorites

    U.S. Presidents are powerful world leaders, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy a classic drink with boozy flavor, including this favorite of John Adams.

    By Molly Wilson 9 months ago Read More
  • An egg sandwich on a napkin

    This Old School Egg Sandwich From 1901 Has A Sneaky Extra Ingredient

    This vintage egg sandwich recipe from the 20th century includes an unexpected ingredient that will balance out the flavors of the sandwich. Here's how.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 9 months ago Read More
  • jars of Hellman's Real Mayonnaise in a store

    This Vintage Hellmann's Recipe For Cranberry 'Candles' Left Us Confused, To Say The Least

    One vintage Hellmann's recipe calls for mixing cranberry sauce with mayonnaise, among other things, to make, well, a cranberry "candle."

    By Tara Bowen 9 months ago Read More
  • The center of a Monopoly board, seen from above.

    McDonald's Monopoly Vanished After One Of The Wildest Scams In Fast Food History

    A hit promotional series run in the '80s and '90s, the McDonald's Monopoly game was exploited by an ex-cop, leading to millions of stolen winnings.

    By Tim Forster 9 months ago Read More
  • woman in kitchen with various groceries 1960s

    We Almost Can't Believe This Vintage Dessert Even Existed

    Mixing together strange ingredients that often contrast, vintage desserts were typically worlds away from what we consider delicious, or even edible, today.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago Read More
  • Doggie Diner's scary dog mascot

    This Defunct Vintage Fast Food Chain Had One Of The Most Horrifying Mascots We've Ever Seen

    A fast food restaurant's mascot should create a lasting impression. This might have worked too well in the case of a creepy mascot that outlived its chain.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago Read More
  • Person smashing burgers

    This Old School Restaurant Chain Made Fast Food History Back In The '70s

    While you might think of McDonald's Happy Meal as a first-of-its-kind fast food kid's meal, the chain's biggest competitor in the 1970s pioneered the idea.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 9 months ago Read More
  • An ice cream truck with its door open.

    The Frosty Favorite That Was Invented By Complete Mistake

    Sometimes, a mistake can be exactly what you need to change the game. A mistake is how this frosty favorite wound up being created, after all.

    By Tim Forster 9 months ago Read More
  • Betty Crocker cake mix cut into squared on parchment paper

    Whatever Happened To Betty Crocker's Boxed Snackin' Cake Mix?

    Betty Crocker's boxed Snackin' Cake mix made for a quick and easy treat, and zero baking skills were required. But what happened to the popular product?

    By Megan Lim 10 months ago Read More
  • James Dean posing

    Banana Salad Was James Dean's Favorite Dessert, And Honestly, We Kind Of Get It

    Before he was famous, James Dean revealed that his favorite dessert was a fruity sweet and simple concoction that is easy to recreate at home.

    By Karen Hart 10 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding Inca Kola

    What Exactly Is The Flavor Of Peru's Most Popular Soda, Inca Kola?

    Inca Kola is a huge part of the Peruvian identity. Take a look at what this unique soda really tastes like and how the flavor has historic roots in Peru.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 10 months ago Read More
  • Five bags of now discontinued Lay's chip flavors

    11 Discontinued Lay's Chip Flavors That We Want To See Again

    Many Lay's potato chip flavors have come and gone over the years, but there are some discontinued concoctions that we wish would make a comeback.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 10 months ago Read More
  • Corona pictured with limes

    What's The Reason Mexican Beer Is Served With A Lime?

    You've probably had a Mexican beer served with a lime at least once, or at least seen others do it, in real life or maybe even in a commercial.

    By Nikita Ephanov 10 months ago Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's pit team at the 1985 Royko Ribfest

    The BBQ Rib Competition That Led Sweet Baby Ray's To Fame

    Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce rose to popularity following its appearance at a rib competition in the '80s. It didn't come first place but its legacy prevailed.

    By Ilene V. Smith 10 months ago Read More
  • Starbucks counter with menu

    Is Starbucks Considered Fast Food?

    It can be difficult to categorize places that share elements of many different restaurants. This includes interpreting whether Starbucks is fast food or not.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 10 months ago Read More
  • Deep fried futomaki rolls

    Futomaki Is A Traditional Sushi Roll With Deep Roots And Big Flavors

    If you're a fan of sushi and you want to try something different, keep your eyes open for this unique roll from western Japan's Kansai region.

    By Adam Raphael 10 months ago Read More
  • Slow cooker with vegetables to the side

    This Old-Fashioned Chicken Dish Is The Vintage Comfort Food Your Slow Cooker Was Made For

    Vintage foods are often of the "how did they eat that" variety, but this chicken dish could break into your rotation if you use your slow cooker to make it.

    By Crystal Antonace 10 months ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing wrappers for Caravelle, Seven Up, and Snik Snak Stiks along with a Dynamints box

    12 Classic Candies From The '70s We Wish We Could Have Back

    Some classic candies are better left in the past, but these are 12 from the '70s that we wish we could have back to munch on in modern day.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 10 months ago Read More
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